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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 3h

This is basically the duality of Castlevania lore as well - how casuals and English-only fans see it, versus how the lore actually is in Japanese.

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 10/10/2026

Asuka 120% on the Saturn is such a fun fighting game, and LimitOver is an incredible expansion as well. I’m a Tamaki main - definitely need to log more hours when I have time. 😅💜

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RUBΞNS∴JRP @rubjrpixel.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Members of the Order of Ecclesia ⚔️

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 04/10/2026

So unless I missed something a while back, Konami gave us a secret present for Castlevania’s 40th anniversary: a ton more of the franchise’s music is now on streaming platforms! 👀🎉 My curated playlist has grown by like 70 songs lol open.spotify.com/playlist/27h... #castlevania #vgm #konami

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Best of Castlevania OSTs

Just a playlist of original Castlevania music.

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Elsa @erli.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

I can't stop thinking how wrong the tech bros have understood creativity and creators. Or even just having hobbies. #erliart

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 01/10/2026

Finished the Castlevania: Belmont's Curse demo. I have mixed feelings at this stage. Some things I like (graphics, story thus far), some things I'm not big on (combat, music). We'll see how the full game turns out... #castlevania #gaming #konami

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Mário Santos @mariosantos.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

I tried to approximate Richter's and Dracula's sprites to the artwork by Akihiro Yamada used on Dracula X. #pixelart

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 26/09/2026

Blog post for the 40th anniversary of #Castlevania is done and scheduled to go live tomorrow morning. Just barely got it done in time, whew~

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J. L. Westover @mrlovenstein.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Secret Panel HERE 🐻 patreon.com/mrlovenstein/posts/on-whim-143945864

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 24/09/2026

Me rewatching Akashic Records of Bastard Magic Instructor for the first time in eight years to renew my frustrations that: 1. We only got one season of this 2. The manga ended long before the LNs (and copies are really hard to find regardless) 3. The LNs haven’t been localized Pain 🫠 #anime

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tobyfox @tobyfox.undertale.com · 16/09/2026

A friend found one of my business cards from 13 years ago

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GuileWinQuote @guilewinquote.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

The FF7 Remake producer would be posting about how you could just skip to the last chapter of a book if he able to sell it to you separately lol

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 09/09/2026

Duuuuuude that Metal Slug collection is sick AF. 👀 Metroid Ravenous I’m really liking the look of, I appreciate they’re leaning more into Samus having Metroid DNA. 👌🏻

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 06/09/2026

Pixel art of Diesel from NIKKE! Diesel's a real cutie, and one of my favourite characters in the game~ 💙 Haven't drawn anything serious in a hot minute, so I'm really happy with how this one turned out! 😊 #pixelart #nikke #fanart #gaming #digitalart

Pixel art I drew of Diesel: Winter Sweets from Goddess of Victory: NIKKE.

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temmie @tuyoki.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

using the computer

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 29/08/2026

Working on a pixel art project that I had shelved eight months ago. Relieved to report that I still do in fact really enjoy this hobby. 👍🏻💜

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Regulus @sirknightbot.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

I wish people would realize that there aren't really any universal truths when it comes to both how pixel art was and is displayed or was and is enjoyed. Different devs did things in different ways because they had different tools or equipment or objectives or techniques.

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 24/08/2026

Duuuuuuude we are so back oh my god 👀🔥

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 23/08/2026

New blog post is out now! It's a reflection on similar experiences I've had with two fantastic games: Motorslice and Risk of Rain 2. Primarily, I discuss how both games' environment design principles promote aesthetic contemplation. 👍🏻 www.cyberspacecafe.xyz/motorslice-r... #blog #gaming #indiegames

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The Architecture of Motorslice and RoR2 - Cyberspace Café

A reflection on Motorslice and Risk of Rain 2, focused on how the environment design of these games promotes aesthetic contemplation.

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Xploshi @xploshi.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

the Mario Galaxy planet off in the distance with a boss waiting on it

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 12/08/2026

Me: “Hmm, maybe I should get back into streaming and finally fully establish my brand…” Twitch: “Are you sure about that?” Fuck this bullshit, man. Can the AI bubble just fucking pop already

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 11/08/2026

Damn. Totally understandable, for a project that started as long ago as this one did, but still… damn. 😔 Maybe another group of plucky fans with the skills and knowledge required will pick up the pen and see a 1999 game to completion.

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RUBΞNS∴JRP @rubjrpixel.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Castlevania Aria of Sorrow! One of the greatest titles in the immortal saga and the final entry in the GBA trilogy. Here’s a pixel art reinterpretation of its main characters, inspired by the original artwork. Who’s your favorite? 🙂 #悪魔城ドラキュラ #Castlevania #pixelart

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 07/08/2026

Current thoughts on the Art of Fighting 3 R closed beta: changes so far don't stray from the feel of the original game, and are overall pretty positive. The netcode is terrible though as it stands, fingers crossed this isn't gonna be another KoF13 when it actually launches.

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Jean Caden 🗡️ Art @johncaden64.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

More Samus for Metroid day!

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Jean Caden 🗡️ Art @johncaden64.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Happy 40th anniversary to #metroid and #samus

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DANMAKUMAN @danmakuman.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

34 years ago, Thunder Force IV was released for the Mega Drive ⚡️ #サンダーフォースIV #Shmup #SegaGenesis

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I'm Uni :3 @unicouniuni3.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Uni loves his Snorlax

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 17/07/2026

My disappointment in so-called gaming “journalists” hitting new peaks right now, reading coverage of Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse. None of these people are media literate enough to write a shred of the nonsense they’ve been putting on the internet. Utter stupidity. 😒👎🏻 #konami #castlevania

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Supper Mario Broth @mariobrothblog.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

In 2023, concept art was revealed by Super Mario RPG artist Jiro Mifune where the party was inspired by The Three Musketeers, and included Wario. The posts were soon deleted, but I have restored the images to the best of my ability.

In November 2023, Super Mario RPG artist Jiro Mifune shared early concepts where the party was themed after The Three Musketeers. The posts were soon deleted, but were preserved by Super Mario RPG expert pidgezero_one. The photos are taken at oblique angles and have very low contrast. I have enhanced them to the best of my ability. Translations of the original text accompanying the concept art are provided.
MARIO
The Captain of the Royal Guard of the Mushroom Kingdom. A swordsman with a long and distinguished career.
LUIGI
Deputy Commander of the Royal Guard of the Mushroom Kingdom. Mario's younger brother.
QUEEN PEACH
Queen of the Mushroom Kingdom. This time, she is imprisoned in the Slug Kingdom.
KINOPI
the name is just Kinopio (Japanese for Toad)
A rookie soldier in the Royal Guard of the Mushroom Kingdom. The older brother of the kidnapped Toads.
WARIO
A soldier in the Royal Guard. He was once a leader of a band of thieves, but had a change of heart.
KING KOOPA
King of the Turtle Kingdom and their No. 1 knight. Captured by the Slug Kingdom, but joins Mario later.
Source: pidgezero-one.notion.site/Jiro-Mifune-1acf6519baf34a7fbed21dca2ba35044

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maddie ★ othatsraspberry @othatsraspberry.com · 16/07/2026

it’s HIS day!!! 🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍🐍

a doodle of naked snake excitedly holding up two snakes (the animal)

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 16/07/2026

It looks less and less promising with every new thing we see or that gets leaked. Being a fan of Castlevania for not just the gameplay and aesthetics, but also for the series remarkably cohesive Japanese lore and canon, makes stuff this feel like watching a car crash in slow motion. 🫠😒

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Gene Park @gene.meme · 03/07/2026

cutting physical media save costs for corporations with no benefit passed on at the expense of consumer rights and ownership

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jeto @jetorojo.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

“can I even consider myself x thing if I dont do it enough” yes you can, dont be like me and be your own restraint for years because you dont consider yourself worthy “yet”, that yet is what will drag you down .

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 01/07/2026

Cranking up The Hip, Rush, BTO, April Wine, and Blue Rodeo today - happy Canada Day, y’all! 🇨🇦🏒🍁 I love my beautiful country; can’t imagine living anywhere else. ❤️

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 29/06/2026

Alrighty, done with Mina the Hollower. Certainly one of the games of all time. 🫤 I don’t think I’ll be going back to it any time soon, if ever.

My Mina the Hollower cleared save file. Good enough.

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Enga Musica @engamusica.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

🏺 LA-MULANA -Songs of the 8th Child- 🏺 Twenty years of exploring the ruins, and the adventure continues. A new album celebrating LA-MULANA's 20th anniversary featuring 27 songs arranged by 24 artists. 遺跡を探求し続けて20年。それでも、まだ終わりは見えない。『LA-MULANA』20周年を記念した新たなアルバムをリリースする。 kodamasoft.net/releases/la-...

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 27/06/2026

My favourite video game, La-Mulana, turns 20 years old today! 🎂🥳 For the occasion, I've put an analysis and retrospective I wrote on La-Mulana on my blog! Enjoy! 🍛💚 www.cyberspacecafe.xyz/la-mulana-a-... #blog #gaming #retrogaming #lamulana #NIGORO #indiegaming

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La-Mulana: A Masterpiece Turns 20 - Cyberspace Café

An analysis of the 2006 indie game La-Mulana, my favourite video game of all time, from the perspective of video games as art.

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ickygolem @ickyburd.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

BEST HEADLINE IN ALL OF GAME JOURNALISM

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 25/06/2026

New #blog post should be out Saturday. Important anniversary among things that I care about - stay tuned. 🍛

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TheOneCalledJ @jdg.cyberspacecafe.xyz · 21/06/2026

Had an awesome time at the 2026 Vancouver Retro Gaming Expo yesterday! Met up with friends, browsed the vendor hall, saw missingNo perform awesome live music, attended a really interesting presentation by @jj-mccullough.bsky.social, and brought home some goodies! 🙏🏻💜 #vrge #gaming #retrogaming

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Alex M-O | Wishlist Rune Fencer Illyia! @amodev.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

i created this meme like 4 years ago on twitter and it went super viral and i think i got like 20 death threats. that's how you know i was cooking with this one

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